Causes of POVERTY
Causes of POVERTY
POVERTYThe state of one
who lacks a certain amount
of material possessions or
money.
Causes of Poverty
CorruptionCorruption usually
inhibits development
when leaders help themselves to
money that would otherwise be used for development
projects.
Lack of Education
“Root cause of poverty is Lack of
Education”-Bryan
Hickman
Environmental ConditionOver Utilization
of resources• Coral Reefs have
been destroyed• Forests have been
over logged.• Agricultural lands
have lost much topsoil.
Lack of opportunities for Employment
Labour market does not provide enough jobs that match the skills
and qualifications of unemployed
people.
War & other Armed Conflicts
Disrupt the peoples
livelihood and other productive
activities
Political SystemCreated by political
elite that have combined with
profit-motivated economic system
that reduce opportunities for
most people to earn enough to meet
their basic needs.
Inequitable distribution of Wealth and Resources
Inequitable distribution of Wealth and Resources
RichPoor Rich Poor
Over consumption
Environmental degradation Increasing
Population
The state or an instance of consuming too
much food, drink, fuel, etc
GreedIntense and selfish desire for
something, especially wealth, power, or food.
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Solutions
Creating Good Jobs
Education Education provides training to tomorrow’s workforce and thus fortifies the economy against
poverty.
Access to Heath CareUniversal health insurance
coverage in all countries can help achieve a goal of
ending extreme poverty
Raising Wages Raising the minimum wages could
potentially increase the health, can raise the many families in poverty and
wellbeing of millions.
Micro financing
Transparency in Government SpendingCreating transparency in
government spending of money can help reduce
corruption in governments.
Canceling National Debts“It is internationally recognized that
the debt burden of the world’s poorest, most indebted countries has to be tackled if they are to set
themselves on a path of sustainable growth, development, and poverty
reduction.”
If you cannot feed hundred people then feed just one.
―Mother Teresa